Procurement Officer / Buyer

Orion Real Estate currently has a vacancy for a Procurement Officer / Buyer to join our team. Qualifications, Skills and Experience: The successful candidate must be in possession of the following: A Grade 12 qualification (or equivalent); A qualification in Building & Construction procurement and purchasing and / or project management will be an added advantage; Knowledge and experience of procurement and purchasing in the Building & Construction industry; Good working knowledge and understanding of MS Project, MS PowerPoint, MS Word and MS Excel; Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; A minimum of 3 (three) years of experience in a similar role. Duties & Responsibilities: The Procurement Officer / Buyer will be responsible for: Purchasing and sourcing the best suppliers in terms of quality, price and payment terms for the Orion Group of Companies; Updating and maintaining the Orion Group's Preferred Suppliers List and building amiable long term relationships whilst ensuring best quality and price; Identifying required materials and sufficient quantity thereof; Ordering of all company materials and equipment; Preparation of payment reports to Accounts Department; Co-ordination and management of all machine and / or equipment rentals, as and when required; Placement and co-ordination of purchase orders and ensuring payments are made accordingly; Timeous placement of all orders; Tracking and tracing of shipments to ensure smooth and effective transactions and that orders are received timeously; Ensuring cost-effectiveness as well as meeting customer demands; Negotiating favourable and suitable payment terms on behalf of Orion; Implementation of sourcing strategies; Researching potential vendors to ensure that Orion's Preferred Supplier list remains up to date and competitive; Co-ordination with warehouse staff to ensure adequate and appropriate storage space for all stock and / or equipment purchasing; Attending trade shows and exhibitions in order to stay up-to-date with industry trends and innovations; Submission of all supplier and sub-contractor invoices to payment; Management of the supply base; Controlling the procurement budget and promoting a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs; Management of company fleet fuel procurement and consumption; Comparing prices, specifications, and delivery dates in order to determine the best bid among potential suppliers; Special Requirements: Must have own vehicle / transport; Must be willing and able to travel extensively to all Orion properties, located nationally; The ability to work under pressure; Be deadline and results driven; Have a strong and reliable work ethic.

Location: Johannesburg, ZA

Posted Date: 4/4/2025